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{{articleabout|the character in ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''|other uses|[[Paper Mario (disambiguation)|here]]}}
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{{about|Paper Mario in [[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]|Mario as seen in the [[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario series]]|[[History of Mario#Paper Mario series|History of Mario § Paper Mario series]]}}
|title=Paper Mario
{{character infobox
|image=[[File:Paper Mario - MarioLuigi-PaperJam.png|170px]]
|image=[[File:Paper Mario - MarioLuigi-PaperJam.png|150px]]<br>Paper Mario's appearance on the cover for ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
|species=[[Human]]
|species=Human
|first_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2015|2015]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' (costume cameo, [[List of games by date#2015|2015]])<!--This character is for the Paper Mario in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, first appearing in Super Mario Maker as a promotional event. Please do not change this first appearance date to a different game. This also includes adding "Paper Mario (as Mario)" alongside it.--><br>''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' (first physical appearance, 2015)
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' (as a [[Costume Mario|costume]]) ([[List of Mario games by date#2015|2015]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|latest_portrayal=
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'''Paper Mario''' is a paper version of [[Mario]], based on his appearances in the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]], who comes out of a [[mysterious book]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''. In this game, Paper Mario is a distinct character from Mario and interacts with him, [[Luigi]], and various other characters from both the main world and the book's paper world.
==History==
===''Super Mario Maker''===
[[File:Costume Mario (Paper Jam Bros.) - SMM.png|frame|left]]
Paper Mario makes a cameo alongside Mario and Luigi as part of the "Mario Trio" costume, one of the many unlockable [[Costume Mario]] costumes in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. The costume is unlocked by clearing the [[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (level)|Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]] Event Course.
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'''Paper Mario''' is a paper incarnation of [[Mario]] that came out of [[Paper Mario book|a magical book]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''. Paper Mario is an independent character from Mario and interacts with him, Luigi, and various other characters from both the real world and the Paper world within the book during the events of the game. Mario himself was previously depicted in Paper form in the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series games]], but there is no indication that those games took place within the book and involved the separate Paper Mario character introduced in ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''.
===''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''===
Paper Mario makes his debut as a unique character from Mario in ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''. He first appears by saving Mario and Luigi from the threat of [[Paper Goomba]]s. He agrees to help Mario and Luigi gather the [[Paper Toad]]s, rescue [[Princess Peach]] and [[Paper Peach]], and defeat [[Bowser]] and [[Paper Bowser]], returning all paper characters to the book from whence they came.


==History==
Whenever the trio encounters an obstacle, Paper Mario is usually the character to come up with a solution, being the one to develop the [[Trio Move]]s for use on the field. He is also given a distinct role during the return visit to [[Gloomy Woods]], where he and Mario are kidnapped by [[King Boo]], and Luigi must face his fears to rescue them. Paper Mario is rescued second, and he is held hostage during the battle with King Boo, who is initially disguised as him.
===''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''===
Paper Mario makes his debut as a wholly unique character from Mario in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''. He first appears by saving Mario and Luigi from the threat of Paper [[Goomba]]s. He agrees to help his three-dimensional counterpart and brother gather the Paper Toads and defeat Bowser and Paper Bowser, returning all Paper characters to the book from whence they came.


Whenever the trio encounters an obstacle, Paper Mario will usually be the character to come up with a solution, being the ones to develop the [[Trio Move]]s for use on the field. He is also given a distinct role during the [[Gloomy Woods]], where he and his counterpart are kidnapped by [[King Boo]], and Luigi must face his fears to rescue them. Paper Mario is rescued second, and he is held hostage during the battle with King Boo.
Once the Peaches have been rescued and the Bowsers defeated, Paper Mario returns to his book, where he immediately reenters battle with Paper Bowser.


Once the two princesses have been rescued and the Bowsers defeated, Paper Mario returns to his book, where he immediately re-enters battle with Paper Bowser.
In battle, Paper Mario uses different mechanics to Mario and Luigi. He is the only character able to perform [[Trio Attack]]s, in lieu of using [[Bros. Attack]]s. He is also the only character able to employ the [[Copy Block]], making six copies of himself (eight and ten if [[Rank#Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam|Rank-Up Bonus]]es are used) to take hits and increase the damage he is able to deal. Thirdly, his dodge commands are more versatile than Mario's and Luigi's, with Paper Mario being able to hover in the air longer while dodging with a [[jump]] and being able to swing multiple [[hammer]]s while dodging with a hammer. Like Mario, Paper Mario has high [[Power|attack]] and [[speed]], but he has even lower [[Heart Point|HP]] than Mario (though this can be worked around with his Copy Block ability). Along with his low HP, his other weaknesses include his position in formation, the high [[Bros. Point|BP]] cost of his Trio Attacks (which are lost if either Mario or Luigi [[downed|faints]], while Mario and Luigi can perform Bros. Attacks if Paper Mario has fainted), and a weakness to fire-based moves (a trait shared along with all other paper characters).


In battle, Paper Mario uses different mechanics to Mario and Luigi. He is the only character able to perform [[Trio Attack]]s, in lieu of using [[Bros. Attack]]s. He is also the only character able to employ the [[Copy Block]], making six copies of himself (eight and ten if [[Rank-Up Bonus]]es are used) to take hits and increase the damage he is able to deal. Thirdly, his dodge commands are more versatile than Mario's and Luigi's, able to hover in the air longer while using a Jump Dodge and swinging multiple hammers during a Hammer Dodge. His weaknesses include his low defence and HP, his position in formation, the high BP cost of his attacks, a weakness to fire based moves, and the fact that if either Mario or Luigi faints, he is unable to employ any Trio Attacks, while Mario and Luigi can perform Bros. Attacks if Paper Mario has fainted.
The game's main battle theme, "Mixed-Up Scramble," plays only after Paper Mario joins the team; prior to him joining the team, the battle theme is instead a cover of the main battle theme from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. However, the main battle theme still plays during Paper Mario's absence in Gloomy Woods.


===''Super Mario Maker''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
[[File:Costume Mario (Paper Jam Bros.) - SMM.png|frame]]
The image representing the Papercraft Mario [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' features Paper Mario.
Paper Mario, alongside Mario and Luigi, appear as one of the many unlockable [[Costume Mario]] costumes in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. The costume is unlocked by clearing the [[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (level)|Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]] event course.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
MLPJ Artwork - Paper Mario (alt).png|Paper Mario walking
Mario Luigi Paper Mario and Starlow MLPJ group art.png|Paper Mario with Mario, Luigi, and [[Starlow]]
Trio Glider.png|Paper Mario as an airplane during the [[Trio Glider]] Trio Attack
Mario and Luigi Paper Jam Trio Attack.png|Paper Mario as a shuriken during the [[Trio Shuriken]] Trio Attack
Mario Luigi Paper Mario MLPJ.png|Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario [[Dash Socks|dashing]]
Papercraft Battle.png|Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario atop [[Papercraft Mario]]
</gallery>
===Sprites and models===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Paper Mario - MarioLuigi-PaperJam.png|''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
Costume Mario (Paper Jam Bros.) - SMM.png|''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' Mystery Mushroom costume
Mario Luigi Paper Mario and Starlow.jpg|''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
===Screenshots===
*When Paper Mario joins the team in ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam'', the battle theme changes from the ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' battle theme cover to the battle theme for the game itself. However the ''Superstar Saga'' battle theme will not play during battles when he is kidnapped in Gloomy Woods.
<gallery>
{{BoxTop}}
Paper Jam Title.jpg|Title screen
{{ML:PJ}}
3DS Mario LuigiPaperJam scrn10 E3.png|[[Papercraft]] battle victory screen
[[Category:Heroes]]
Victory parade ending M&LPJ.png|Post-credits image
[[Category:Hostages]]
3DS Mario LuigiPaperJam scrn05 E3.png|A [[Paper Goomba]] reacts to both Marios.
Mario & Luigi Paper Jam Petey Piranha Boss Battle.png|Paper Mario cheering for Mario and Luigi
Copy Mario.jpg|Paper Mario and his copies about to swing their hammers
M&L Paper Jam Dry Bowser.png|Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario about to face [[Dry Bowser]]
Battle Results (With 4x EXP and Coins).jpg|Battle results screen
Trio Attack Hammer.jpg|Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario swinging the [[Trio Attack|Trio Hammer]]
</gallery>
 
===Miscellaneous===
<gallery>
NI MLPJ Promotional Photo 1.jpg|Promotional photo from [[Nintendo]] of America's Instagram account
NI MLPJ Promotional Photo 2.jpg|Promotional photo from Nintendo of America's Instagram account
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|ChiS=马力欧 <small>（纸片马力欧）</small><ref>''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit list</ref>{{better source}}<!--Not Paper Jam Mario-->
|ChiSR=Mǎlìōu (Zhǐpiàn Mǎlì'ōu)
|ChiSM=Mario (''Paper Mario'')
|ChiT=紙片瑪利歐<ref>{{cite|title=[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/mario/history/index.html Official Chinese website for the ''Super Mario Bros.'' 35th Anniversary], section 「瑪利歐&路易吉RPG 紙片瑪利歐MIX」|publisher=nintendo.com.hk|accessdate=February 7, 2021}}</ref>
|ChiTR=Zhǐpiàn Mǎlì'ōu
|ChiTM=Paper Mario
|Jap=ペーパーマリオ
|JapR=Pēpā Mario
|JapM=Paper Mario
|Dut=Papieren Mario
|DutM=Paper Mario
|Fre=Mario de papier
|FreM=Paper Mario
|Ger=Papier-Mario
|GerM=Paper Mario
|ItaM=Mario [made out] of paper
|Ita=Mario di carta
|Kor=페이퍼 마리오
|KorR=Peipeo Mario
|KorM=Paper Mario
|Rus=Бумажный Марио
|RusR=Bumazhnyy Mario
|RusM=Paper Mario
|SpaA=Mario de papel
|SpaAM=Paper Mario
|SpaE=Mario de Papel
|SpaEM=Paper Mario
}}
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:04, November 19, 2024

This article is about Paper Mario in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam. For Mario as seen in the Paper Mario series, see History of Mario § Paper Mario series.
Paper Mario
Paper Mario
Paper Mario's appearance on the cover for Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
Species Human
First appearance Super Mario Maker (costume cameo, 2015)
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (first physical appearance, 2015)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (spirit cameo) (2018)

Paper Mario is a paper version of Mario, based on his appearances in the Paper Mario series, who comes out of a mysterious book in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam. In this game, Paper Mario is a distinct character from Mario and interacts with him, Luigi, and various other characters from both the main world and the book's paper world.

History[edit]

Super Mario Maker[edit]

Costume Mario sprite for Super Mario Maker on Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam.

Paper Mario makes a cameo alongside Mario and Luigi as part of the "Mario Trio" costume, one of the many unlockable Costume Mario costumes in Super Mario Maker. The costume is unlocked by clearing the Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Event Course.

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam[edit]

Paper Mario makes his debut as a unique character from Mario in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam. He first appears by saving Mario and Luigi from the threat of Paper Goombas. He agrees to help Mario and Luigi gather the Paper Toads, rescue Princess Peach and Paper Peach, and defeat Bowser and Paper Bowser, returning all paper characters to the book from whence they came.

Whenever the trio encounters an obstacle, Paper Mario is usually the character to come up with a solution, being the one to develop the Trio Moves for use on the field. He is also given a distinct role during the return visit to Gloomy Woods, where he and Mario are kidnapped by King Boo, and Luigi must face his fears to rescue them. Paper Mario is rescued second, and he is held hostage during the battle with King Boo, who is initially disguised as him.

Once the Peaches have been rescued and the Bowsers defeated, Paper Mario returns to his book, where he immediately reenters battle with Paper Bowser.

In battle, Paper Mario uses different mechanics to Mario and Luigi. He is the only character able to perform Trio Attacks, in lieu of using Bros. Attacks. He is also the only character able to employ the Copy Block, making six copies of himself (eight and ten if Rank-Up Bonuses are used) to take hits and increase the damage he is able to deal. Thirdly, his dodge commands are more versatile than Mario's and Luigi's, with Paper Mario being able to hover in the air longer while dodging with a jump and being able to swing multiple hammers while dodging with a hammer. Like Mario, Paper Mario has high attack and speed, but he has even lower HP than Mario (though this can be worked around with his Copy Block ability). Along with his low HP, his other weaknesses include his position in formation, the high BP cost of his Trio Attacks (which are lost if either Mario or Luigi faints, while Mario and Luigi can perform Bros. Attacks if Paper Mario has fainted), and a weakness to fire-based moves (a trait shared along with all other paper characters).

The game's main battle theme, "Mixed-Up Scramble," plays only after Paper Mario joins the team; prior to him joining the team, the battle theme is instead a cover of the main battle theme from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. However, the main battle theme still plays during Paper Mario's absence in Gloomy Woods.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

The image representing the Papercraft Mario spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate features Paper Mario.

Gallery[edit]

Artwork[edit]

  • Paper Mario walking

    Paper Mario walking

  • Paper Mario with Mario, Luigi, and Starlow

    Paper Mario with Mario, Luigi, and Starlow

  • Paper Mario as an airplane during the Trio Glider Trio Attack

    Paper Mario as an airplane during the Trio Glider Trio Attack

  • Paper Mario as a shuriken during the Trio Shuriken Trio Attack

    Paper Mario as a shuriken during the Trio Shuriken Trio Attack

  • Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario dashing

    Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario dashing

  • Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario atop Papercraft Mario

    Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario atop Papercraft Mario

Sprites and models[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

  • Title screen

    Title screen

  • Papercraft battle victory screen

    Papercraft battle victory screen

  • Post-credits image

    Post-credits image

  • A Paper Goomba reacts to both Marios.

    A Paper Goomba reacts to both Marios.

  • Paper Mario cheering for Mario and Luigi

    Paper Mario cheering for Mario and Luigi

  • Paper Mario and his copies about to swing their hammers

    Paper Mario and his copies about to swing their hammers

  • Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario about to face Dry Bowser

    Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario about to face Dry Bowser

  • Battle results screen

    Battle results screen

  • Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario swinging the Trio Hammer

    Mario, Luigi, and Paper Mario swinging the Trio Hammer

Miscellaneous[edit]

  • Promotional photo from Nintendo of America's Instagram account

    Promotional photo from Nintendo of America's Instagram account

  • Promotional photo from Nintendo of America's Instagram account

    Promotional photo from Nintendo of America's Instagram account

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ペーパーマリオ[?]
Pēpā Mario 		Paper Mario
Chinese (simplified) 马力欧 （纸片马力欧）[1][better source needed]
Mǎlìōu (Zhǐpiàn Mǎlì'ōu) 		Mario (Paper Mario)
Chinese (traditional) 紙片瑪利歐[2]
Zhǐpiàn Mǎlì'ōu 		Paper Mario
Dutch Papieren Mario[?] Paper Mario
French Mario de papier[?] Paper Mario
German Papier-Mario[?] Paper Mario
Italian Mario di carta[?] Mario [made out] of paper
Korean 페이퍼 마리오[?]
Peipeo Mario 		Paper Mario
Russian Бумажный Марио[?]
Bumazhnyy Mario 		Paper Mario
Spanish (NOA) Mario de papel[?] Paper Mario
Spanish (NOE) Mario de Papel[?] Paper Mario

References[edit]

  1. ^ Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit list
  2. ^ Official Chinese website for the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary, section 「瑪利歐&路易吉RPG 紙片瑪利歐MIX」. nintendo.com.hk. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
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Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
Characters Playable Mario • Luigi • Paper Mario
Non-playable ? Card Toad • Bowser • Bowser Jr. • Crinkle Goomba • Delivery Toad • Flutter • Kamek • Know-It-All Toads • Lakitu • Monologue Toad • Nabbit • Paper Bowser • Paper Bowser Jr. • Paper Kamek • Paper Luigi • Paper Peach • Paper Toads • Princess Peach • Scaredy Rat • Starlow • Toad • Toadette • Yoshis
Papercraft Papercraft Mario • Papercraft Luigi • Papercraft Yoshi • Papercraft Peach • Papercraft Fire Mario
Special Attacks Trio Attack Trio Racquet • Trio Kite • Trio Whirligig • Trio Shuriken • Trio Meteor
Mario Bros. Attack 3D Red Shell • Rocket Blast • Bomb Derby • Cannonball Chuck • Toad Trail
Luigi Bros. Attack Fire Flower • Drill Shell • Dropchopper • Balloon Blast • Mega Thwonk
Bosses Mario & Luigi Petey Piranha • Big Pokey • Roy Koopa • Wendy O. Koopa • Wiggler • Chargin' Chuck Corps • Larry Koopa • Ludwig von Koopa • Bowser Jr. • King Boo • King Bob-omb • Kamek • Iggy Koopa • Lemmy Koopa • Morton Koopa Jr. • Bowser • Shiny RoboBowser • Dry Bowser
Paper Mario Paper Tower Power Pokey • Paper Petey Piranha • Paper Kamek • Paper Bowser Jr. • Paper Bowser
Papercraft Papercraft Megacrinkle Goomba • Papercraft Kamek • Papercraft Bowser Jr. • Papercraft King Boo • Papercraft Bowser
Locations Peach's Castle • Sunbeam Plains • Doop Doop Dunes • Doop Doop Dunes Grotto • Twinsy Tropics Dungeon • Twinsy Tropics • Gloomy Woods • Mount Brrr • Bowser's Castle • Neo Bowser Castle
Enemies Mario & Luigi Ant Trooper • Big Tail Goomba • Biddybud • Boomerang Bro • Broozer • Bully • Buzzy Beetle • Chain Chomp • Cheep Cheep • Fire Bro • Fire Piranha Plant • Fly Guy • Goomba • Hammer Bro • Horned Ant Trooper • Koopa Troopa • Mechakoopa • Monty Mole • Ninji • Pokey • Sandmaargh • Shy Guy • Spike • Spiny • Urchin
Paper Mario Paper Bob-omb • Paper Boo • Paper Boomerang Bro • Paper Broozer • Paper Chain Chomp • Paper Dry Bones • Paper Fire Bro • Paper Fire Piranha Plant • Paper Fuzzy • Paper Goomba • Paper Hammer Bro • Paper Koopa Troopa • Paper Ninji • Paper Paragoomba • Paper Paratroopa • Paper Scaredy Rat • Paper Shy Guy • Paper Sombrero Guy • Paper Spear Guy • Paper Spike • Paper Spiny • Paper Swoop
Papercraft Airship • Bob-omb • Boo • Bullet Bill • Dry Bones • Goomba • Koopa Shell • Mechakoopa • Pokey • Spike • Spiked Ball • Whomp
Items Collectibles 1-Up DX • 1-Up Mushroom • 100 Coin • ? Block • Battle Card • Bean • Bomb Bud • Boo Biscuit • Candy • Clothing • Coin • Command Block • Double 1-Up Mushroom • L Block • Lakitea • M Block • Max Mushroom • Max Nut • Max Candy • Max Syrup Jar • Mushroom • Nut • P Block • Refreshing Herb • Spinny Flower • Super Mushroom • Super Nut • Super Candy • Supersyrup Jar • Syrup Jar • Ultra Mushroom • Ultra Nut • Ultra Candy • Ultrasyrup Jar
Key items Berry • Copy Block • Dash Socks • Fire Ore • Key • Melon • Mysterious book • Paper trampoline • Red medallion
Stats Bros. Point • Defense • Experience Point • Heart Point • Power • Rank • Speed • Stache
Moves Dash • Hammer • Jump • Slide • Team Jump • Trio Drill • Trio Glider • Trio Grab • Trio Hammer
Status Burn • Creased • Crumpled • DEF-Down • DEF-Up • Dizzy • Fury • Invisible • Mini • POW-Down • POW-Up • Prohibited Command • SPD-Down • SPD-Up • Trip
Miscellaneous Bestiary • Block locations • Drill spot locations • Gallery • Gear • Glitches • Item patches • Level up progressions • Music Player • Parade • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff • Story summaries
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